What’s it going to cost and how long will it take?Those are usually first the two questions asked by business owners who are interested in obtaining a federal registration on their trademark. image credit: Pete Linforth Here’s a snapshot of…
Protecting Designs from Illegal Copying
The success of a creative arts business depends on the skill, technique, and talent of the creator. As an artist, you invest your time and energy developing the look, the feel, the style and the overall impression of your creative work.The result of…
Does Your Business Need to Register Its Trademark?
Part of building a successful business is knowing when to invest in trademark registration to create protection for your brand. I wrote a guest post that appeared on Renegade Planner about when to invest in trademark protection for your growing…
Using Trademarks in Fiction
Fiction writers often feel compelled to use trademarks or brand names in their fiction. It’s hard not to when setting a story in modern times and including current themes and events. There are three things writers need to keep in…
Curiosityville Acquired by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Curiosityville, a personalized learning world for young children, families and educators, has been acquired by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. By combining playful activities, lovable characters, and innovative technology that adapts content, Curiosityville gives parents real-time feedback as children builds essential skills.…